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Simmons Escape No. 11
The 18-inch medium pillow-top flagship of the Escape collection
We publish a number only when supported by documented measurements. This review evaluates published specifications and policies.
Queen price on record
Warranty
10-year limited
Trial Period
Varies by retailer
Shipping
White glove delivery
Height
18"
Our verdict
The Simmons Escape No. 11 is the top of the Escape collection: an 18-inch medium pillow-top that layers the most upholstery in the range over the OptiFit and nested Pocketed Coil support systems, finished with hand tufting. It is the closest modern equivalent to the classic department-store Simmons flagship. Simmons lists it at $10,999, which puts it in direct competition with Hästens, Vispring and Kluft rather than with Beautyrest. Our score reflects a published specifications and research evaluation rather than a completed lab protocol on this exact unit.
Simmons Escape No. 11 Photos
Verdict & testing evidence
Research Evaluation- Evidence type
- Research Evaluation
- In-person experience
- Not established for this exact model
- Published firmness
- 6/10 in our product record (not a lab result)
- Lab performance data
- No documented lab measurements
Product-gallery photos and manufacturer specifications are not independent test measurements. We do not assign numerical cooling, motion, pressure or durability scores without documented evidence.Editorial policy.
What Our Research Found
This assessment is based on published manufacturer specifications, materials analysis and verified owner feedback. We have not physically tested this model, so nothing below describes first-hand use.
Performance assessment
How we score (1–10 rubric) →Evaluated through published specifications, manufacturer information and materials analysis. Not physically tested in our lab. We do not publish cooling, motion-isolation, edge-support, pressure-relief, response, durability or off-gassing scores for the Simmons Escape No. 11 until the full protocol is complete. Everything below — construction, materials, firmness, pricing, trial and warranty — is verified specification and editorial analysis.
Research evaluation — full lab score pending
The Simmons Escape No. 11 has been evaluated from published specifications, manufacturer data, materials analysis and verified owner feedback. It has not been through our lab. Rather than publish estimated numbers, we leave this table empty and publish no Sleep Sage performance scores until the measurements exist.
Firmness Level
Medium (6/10)
What We Love
- Deepest comfort stack in the Escape line
- Medium feel works for the widest range of sleepers
- Hand-tufted natural-materials construction
- Statement 18-inch profile for a primary bedroom
What Could Be Better
- $10,999 — ultra-luxury pricing
- Needs deep-pocket sheets
- Very heavy; not practical to rotate alone
- Value case is weak against the Escape No. 2 at half the price
Best For
- Ultra-luxury buyers
- Couples splitting the difference between plush and firm
- Large primary bedrooms with tall bed frames
- Buyers cross-shopping Hästens and Vispring
Not Ideal For
- Value-focused shoppers
- Foam devotees
- Renters and frequent movers
- Adjustable base owners — confirm compatibility first
Mattress Construction
Medium pillow top
Deep upholstered top for the plushest surface in the range
TENCEL-blend cover
Soft, smooth, naturally breathable fabric
Cashmere, cotton and latex comfort layers
Natural breathability with responsive, weightless contouring
OptiFit Coil Technology
Primary support system tuned for every sleeper type
Nested Pocketed Coil Technology
Nested coils for total-body conformability, hand-tufted finish
Sleep Position Analysis
Side Sleepers
At 6/10 firmness, the Simmons Escape No. 11 may be worth trying for side sleepers who prefer a medium surface. Body shape, shoulder width and individual preferences can change how the same mattress feels.
Back Sleepers
The Simmons Escape No. 11's listed firmness of 6/10 may suit back sleepers seeking a medium-to-firm surface. Spinal alignment and hip support have not been objectively measured for this model unless documented test results appear above.
Stomach Sleepers
Stomach sleepers generally need sufficient hip support. At the published firmness of 6/10, the Simmons Escape No. 11 may suit some stomach sleepers, but a medium pillow-top model may be too soft for others. We have not recorded instrumented hip-sinkage or alignment measurements for this model.
Combination Sleepers
The Simmons Escape No. 11's innerspring construction provides responsive support that may make changing positions easier than with some slow-response all-foam designs. Pocketed coils can add responsiveness, but ease of movement varies with the comfort layers and the sleeper.
Which Simmons Escape No. 11 Model Should You Buy?
Simmons' Escape collection is the first flagship line to carry the Simmons name itself in years — 11 numbered models from extra firm to medium pillow top, all hand-tufted and built on OptiFit and nested Pocketed Coil technology with natural materials. We reviewed the three models that cover the range: the No. 2 medium, the No. 6 plush pillow top and the No. 11 flagship.
| Model | Firmness | Best for | Queen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simmons Escape No. 2 | 6/10 | Traditional luxury innerspring buyersHand-tufted 15-inch medium — our pick of the Escape range | $5,599 |
| Simmons Escape No. 6 | 4.5/10 | Side sleepers wanting plushPlush pillow top, 16 inches | $6,999 |
| Simmons Escape No. 11 | 6/10 | Ultra-luxury buyersOur pick on this page. | $10,999 |
Simmons Escape No. 11 Prices by Size
Pricing for the Simmons Escape No. 11 as listed on simmons.com. This is the flagship of the Escape collection.
| Size | Dimensions | List price | Typical sale price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin | 38" x 75" | from $8,999 | from $8,999 list |
| Queen | 60" x 80" | $10,999 | $10,999 list |
Prices were read from the brand's own site when this review was last updated and change with promotions, so confirm the price at checkout. See our current mattress deals hub for live discounts.
Simmons Escape No. 11 vs. the Alternatives
Simmons Escape No. 11 vs. Hästens
$10,000+ queenChoose the Simmons Escape No. 11 if: You want an 18-inch hand-tufted flagship with coil support and natural materials at the same price point with wider retail availability.
Choose the Hästens if: You want the Hästens name, horsehair construction and blue-check heritage.
Read the full Simmons Escape No. 11 vs. Hästens comparison →Simmons Escape No. 11 vs. Vispring
$4,000+ queenChoose the Simmons Escape No. 11 if: You want the deeper 18-inch profile and pillow-top surface.
Choose the Vispring if: You want bespoke spring tensions at a lower entry price.
Read the full Simmons Escape No. 11 vs. Vispring comparison →Simmons Escape No. 11 vs. Simmons Escape No. 2
$5,599 queenChoose the Simmons Escape No. 11 if: You want the deepest upholstery and the full 18-inch statement profile.
Choose the Simmons Escape No. 2 if: You want 90% of the experience for half the money — the value pick.
Read the full Simmons Escape No. 11 vs. Simmons Escape No. 2 comparison →Where the Simmons Escape No. 11 sits in the Simmons lineup
The Escape collection is Simmons' return to a namesake flagship line: hand-tufted, natural-materials innersprings sold through simmons.com and select retailers. The Simmons Escape No. 11 is listed at $10,999, which places it firmly in the ultra-luxury tier — the competitive set is Hästens, Vispring and Kluft, not bed-in-a-box brands.
Every Escape model shares the same foundation: OptiFit Coil Technology for primary support, nested Pocketed Coil Technology for conformability, and comfort layers of cashmere, cotton, TENCEL fibers and responsive latex. What changes as you move up the numbers is the surface feel and the depth of the upholstery.
Construction and what the feel is like
The Simmons Escape No. 11 has a medium pillow-top surface. Because the comfort comes from latex and natural fibers rather than memory foam, the feel is buoyant and breathable — you sleep on the bed rather than in it, and there is none of the slow-sink warmth of a foam top.
Ultra-luxury buyers, couples splitting the difference between plush and firm, and anyone furnishing a statement primary bedroom get the most out of this feel. The dual coil systems keep support consistent edge to edge, and hand tufting locks the comfort layers in place, which is what historically separates a long-lived luxury innerspring from a glued budget build.
Trial, warranty and how we scored it
Escape mattresses carry a 10-year limited warranty. Trial terms depend on the retailer — simmons.com and retail partners set their own return windows, so confirm the trial at checkout rather than assuming a DTC-style policy.
It is not the output of a completed lab protocol on this individual unit, and we say so rather than implying testing we have not done.
Simmons Escape No. 11 Buyer Questions
What People Cross-Shop Against the Simmons Escape No. 11
The five beds closest to the Simmons Escape No. 11 on price, firmness and build in our catalog — and the one thing each does differently. These are research evaluations, so no numeric ratings are shown (why).
Hästens Superia is a nearby alternative by price, firmness and construction. Compare the verified specifications, policies and evaluation method before choosing.
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Simmons Escape No. 11 Current Price
Queen pricing. List price $10,999, currently advertised at $10,999.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Themes in Owner Reviews
Owner feedback summarized from published customer reviews on Simmons's website and major retailer listings. SleepSage cannot verify individual purchases, so no purchase-verified badge is shown. Common themes in owner reviews of the Simmons Escape No. 11 line up with the points below. We summarise recurring praise and complaints rather than republishing individual reviews, reviewer names, dates or helpful-vote counts, because those belong to the retailer and we cannot verify them here.
Praised most often
- Deepest comfort stack in the Escape line
- Medium feel works for the widest range of sleepers
- Hand-tufted natural-materials construction
- Statement 18-inch profile for a primary bedroom
Most common complaints
- $10,999 — ultra-luxury pricing
- Needs deep-pocket sheets
- Very heavy; not practical to rotate alone
- Value case is weak against the Escape No. 2 at half the price
Verified owner reviews written by Sleep Sage readers appear separately and are attributed to real accounts.
Quick Specs
- Type
- Innerspring
- Firmness
- Medium
- Height
- 18"
- Trial
- Varies by retailer
- Warranty
- 10-year limited
How We Researched the Simmons Escape No. 11
This is a research evaluation. We have not put the Simmons Escape No. 11 through our physical lab protocol, so this page describes verified construction, manufacturer specifications, policies, comparative analysis and published owner feedback.
Research Evaluation: This mattress has not completed our physical lab testing protocol, and we publish no Sleep Sage lab measurements for it. Our evaluation is based on verified construction, manufacturer specifications, policies, comparative analysis and available owner feedback.
Construction & Materials Review
We document the mattress's published layer construction, materials, densities and cover fabrics from manufacturer specifications and supporting documentation.
Specification & Certification Verification
We check published specifications, certifications and material claims against the manufacturer's own documentation, and flag anything we cannot confirm.
Policy & Price Verification
Trial length, return terms, warranty coverage, shipping and current pricing are recorded from the retailer and re-checked when we update the review.
Owner Feedback Synthesis
We summarise recurring themes in published owner feedback rather than republishing individual reviews, names or vote counts.
Comparative Analysis
We position the mattress against comparable models we have measured, using construction similarities — never by assigning it measurements it does not have.
What We Have Not Done
No documented pressure mapping, thermal logging, motion-transfer, edge-deflection or durability measurements are available for this unit. We publish no lab scores until they are.
Editorial transparency: Ben Trapskin owns Yawnder, a mattress retailer, and Sleep Sage may earn commissions from qualifying purchases. Retail and affiliate relationships do not substitute for independent measurement evidence. We identify which observations are firsthand and which claims come from manufacturer sources. Read our full editorial policy and detailed testing methodology.
Owner Reviews
Real opinions from Simmons Escape No. 11 owners. 0 reviews
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